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Stories, tales, legends and curiosities...

A blog to tell the most beautiful and evocative Italian locations, discover its traditions, events, and browse through flavors and peculiarities. Imagine the blog Charmingitaly.com as a collector of stories, tips and information to deepen the knowledge of your favorite destinations and explore new ones, through the eyes of who has always lived there. Through our articles we will introduce you our passion for Italy and we will present you the best of the “Made in Italy”. A useful and enjoyable read that will guide you in choosing  your holiday destination.

After all, even a journey begins with words…

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Castel del Monte

Castel del Monte

hbspt.cta.load(333466, '6cfba289-6f86-404f-b8a8-dc0978195680', {}); Magic and Mystery in a Puglian CastleCastel del Monte is one of the most mysterious places in Italy. Built read full article >>
The Festival of Sant’ Andrea in Amalfi

The Festival of Sant’ Andrea in Amalfi

Experience Amalfi’s deep religious traditions during the Festival of Sant’ Andrea One of the most dramatic and fun summer festivals in Campania, the Festival of Sant’ Andrea is a wonderful read full article >>
Coconut and Mascarpone recipe

Coconut and Mascarpone recipe

Coconut sweets I would like to share with you a little gem of my mom’s recipe. Coconut sweets are a perfect dessert for summer, very quick and easy to make. All you need is: 250g Dessicated read full article >>
It's Coffee time! Which one do you prefer? (Infographic)

It's Coffee time! Which one do you prefer? (Infographic)

An Italian Coffee Break: What type of Coffee would you order? Caffè Espresso, Caffè macchiato (with milk), Caffè americano (American coffee)…There are so many types of Coffee and many read full article >>
What Else...

What Else...

CharmingTips from the Blogosphere- Part II Credits: Flickr Last Friday we started this new section, where we love to share the best of the week with you, readers and lovers of Italy. In case read full article >>
Tuscan Wines - Super Tuscans are Super Good!

Tuscan Wines - Super Tuscans are Super Good!

There are Super Tuscans invading Tuscany! Can you believe it? What ever shall we do?Super Tuscans aren’t the name for a super hero located in Tuscany but the name of the IGT wine in Tuscany read full article >>
Fioroni, Fruit of the Gods

Fioroni, Fruit of the Gods

Early Figs are a Puglian Delicacy You may not know it, but there are three different types of figs. They can be divided into categories by the time of year at which they mature. The first read full article >>
The largest ice cream cone

The largest ice cream cone

The largest ice cream cone has a recent history: it has been created on January, 2011 from Mirco della Vecchia. The creation of the largest ice cream ever took place at the International ice read full article >>

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